You do realize that SS, Medicare and Medicaid have their own funding sources, correct. If they need to get funds from the general fund, then either those taxes need to be raised, or they really do need to be cut. Either way, a cut to the general income tax shouldn't effect them.
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Originally Posted by bullandre
That's an election ploy. The Republicans need to reverse the tax cuts for the wealthy or else Americans better get ready for bitter medicine -- social security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other safety net programs will come pressure and inevitably some or all will face deep cuts.
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